承载

承載

chéngzài

verb HSK 7-9 #19,942

Meanings

1 to bear; to carry; to support (a load)
2 to embody; to carry (meaning, memories)

Characters

to bear; to hold

to carry; to load

Literally 'to bear and carry' — supporting weight, either physical or metaphorical.

Examples

这座桥能承载多少吨？

Zhè zuò qiáo néng chéngzài duōshao dūn?

How many tons can this bridge support?

这条老街承载了太多记忆。

Zhè tiáo lǎo jiē chéngzài le tài duō jìyì.

This old street carries so many memories.

Tips

usage

The figurative use of 承载 is very popular in Chinese writing — places, objects, and traditions 承载 memories, culture, dreams, and hopes. It's a favorite word in sentimental essays and speeches.

Stroke Order

承 chéng

载 zǎi